“Saving Lives Through Kidney Donation”

Renal transplant donation is a life-saving procedure that involves transferring a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor to a person with end-stage kidney disease. Here’s a detailed explanation addressing its benefits, safety, and the need for increased awareness: Benefits for the Recipient: Safety for the Donor: Addressing Fears and Misconceptions: The Need for […]

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Dialysis in Chronic kidney disease. Why, how and when ?

Dialysis in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): An Overview Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), where the kidneys lose most of their ability to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. Below is a detailed explanation of dialysis in CKD. When is […]

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Risk factors of stomach cancer

ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS Environmental factors have an important role in the etiology of gastric cancer and that exposure to risk factors occurs early in life. 1.Helicobacter pylori —   H. pylori is classified by WHO as  definite carcinogen. Test and treat H pylori  Intestinal-type gastric carcinoma is believed to evolve as a progression from atrophy to metaplasia, […]

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Importance of Keeping A1C Under Control in Diabetic Patients

Contributed by Dr Muhammad Yaseen MD(Medicine) Senior consultant Medicine . Formerly Prof Dept of Medicine GMC Srinagar Kashmir A1C Overview: Target A1C Levels: Importance of Self-Monitoring: Frequency of A1C Testing: Benefits of Lowering A1C: Regular A1C testing, combined with frequent self-monitoring, helps manage diabetes effectively and reduces the risk of severe complications. Collaborate closely with […]

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